Inglês

guide

gb/ɡˈaɪd/ us/ɡˈaɪd/
A2 Inglês
~ 2700
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome A2 entity
1

Person who leads or advises

Someone who helps people find a place or learn about something.

Padrão de uso: a guide to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guide' (a person) with 'guideline' (a rule or instruction).
Sinónimos
leader (Implies someone in charge, not always giving information.) | instructor (Focuses more on teaching skills rather than showing the way.)
Antónimos
follower (A person who is led rather than leading others.)
Colocações
tour guide |hiking guide |local guide |travel guide |guide book
Temas
travel |education |daily life |relationships |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Our tour guide explained the history of the castle.
  • The hiking guide led us safely through the forest.
  • He hired a local guide to help him navigate the city.
  • The museum guide answered all our questions.
  • The guide took the group up the mountain trail.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The guide showed us the park.
  • I asked the guide for help.
  • The guide told us about the old house.
  • We followed the guide to the bus.
  • The guide walked with us to the river.
Verbo A2 action
2

Lead or direct someone/something

To show someone where to go or what to do.

Padrão de uso: to guide [someone/something] [somewhere]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guide' with 'guard', which has a different meaning related to protection.
Sinónimos
lead (More general and common; does not always imply giving advice.) | escort (Implies accompanying for protection or formality.)
Antónimos
mislead (To lead in the wrong direction, intentionally or by mistake.)
Colocações
guide through |guide along |guide toward |carefully guide
Temas
daily life |travel |work |communication |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • She guided the children safely across the street.
  • The teacher guided us through the difficult exercise.
  • He gently guided her hand to the correct position.
  • The coach guided the team to victory.
  • The software guides users step-by-step through installation.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • He guided me to my seat.
  • She guided us to the train.
  • The man guided the car into the garage.
  • I guided my friend to the shop.
  • The teacher guided me with my homework.
Nome B1 entity
3

Book or resource with instructions

A book or paper that tells you how to do something or about a place.

Padrão de uso: a guide to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'guide' (a resource) with 'guideline' (a rule).
Sinónimos
manual (Usually more technical and detailed than a guide.) | handbook (Often small and easy to carry; concise reference.)
Antónimos
mystery (Something not explained or clarified; opposite of an informative resource.)
Colocações
user guide |style guide |travel guide |study guide
Temas
education |travel |technology |communication |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The travel guide lists all the best restaurants in Rome.
  • Please read the user guide before operating the machine.
  • This style guide will help you write clearly and correctly.
  • I bought a field guide to birds of North America.
  • The study guide summarizes key concepts for the exam.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I read a guide about London.
  • This guide tells you how to cook rice.
  • We used a guide for our trip.
  • The guide shows pictures of animals.
  • I have a guide for my phone.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
guide
IPA
GB/ɡˈaɪd/
US/ɡˈaɪd/
Sílabas e acento
guide (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (guide)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: guide
  • Plural: guides
Verb
  • Base: guide
  • 3rd Person Singular: guides
  • Present Participle: guiding
  • Past: guided
Família de palavras
Forms
guides noun guiding verb guided verb
Core family
guidance noun B1
Related words
guidebook noun B1 guideline noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
misguide verb misguided adjective
Expressões

guide someone through

1
/ɡˈaɪd sˈʌmwˌʌn θɹˈu/
fixed phrase

Help someone step-by-step

To help someone do something by showing each step until it is finished.

Exemplos
  • The instructor will guide you through the application form.
  • She guided me through the cooking process carefully.

let your conscience be your guide

1
/lˈɛt jˈʊɹ kˈɑnʃəns bˈi jˈʊɹ ɡˈaɪd/
idiom

Decide based on morals

To make choices by thinking about what is right and wrong inside yourself.

Exemplos
  • When in doubt, let your conscience be your guide.
  • He told her to let her conscience be her guide in making the choice.

serve as a guide

1
/sˈɚv ˈæz ə ɡˈaɪd/
fixed phrase

Act in role of leader/advisor

To do the job of helping people find their way or learn about something.

Exemplos
  • She served as a guide for the visiting students.
  • His experience served as a guide for our decisions.

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